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About this Event
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Wanna be German? Of course you do. And now you can, as German comedian Paco Erhard teaches you how.
Sold out worldwide and winner of awards across the US, Canada, and Europe, stand-up show 5-Step Guide to Being German comes to Carmel for one night only.
Experience hysterical dilemmas on the Autobahn, learn the truth about lederhosen, get why the "no sense of humor" stereotype is both true and not true at all, and finally understand: we Germans are not blunt or rude – we just value honesty more highly than other people's feelings.
Understand Germany better. Understand your Oma Hilda better. Understand yourself better. And laugh your socks off in the process.
Book a row for your friends, your family, and your co-worker Jürgen, who sees optimism as a sign of dementia and who has a 10-minute answer to "How are you?"
Whether you're German, an American celebrating your heritage, or trying to make sense of the Germans in your life: this is your night out together.
You will laugh. If you want. Zis is not an order.
THE MEDIA WORLDWIDE AGREES:
★★★★★ "Stand-up genius. Waves of comedy gold!" – Edinburgh Guide (UK)
★★★★★ "Insightful and hysterical. Endless original jokes." – Broadway Baby
★★★★½ "Has you in stitches, whether you're German or not" – Vue (Canada)
"One of the best cultural comedians in the world" – Broadway World (USA)
"Chaotically hilarious!" – Orlando Weekly (USA)
"Genius! The comedy world is a better place for it." – Herald Sun (Australia)
WHY AUDIENCES LOVE IT:
“This show has saved me and my German wife years of marriage counseling.” – Doug C., Chicago, IL
“Absolutely hilarious and 100% true. I will send all my American friends to this show, so they can finally understand me.” – Susanne W., Denver, CO
“Thanks for the laughs and for helping me understand my German father better. I can finally feel close to him now!” – Claudia B., Orlando, FL
LATEST AWARDS
2026 Venue Choice Award, Tampa Fringe Festival · 2023 Golden Lanyard, Minnesota Fringe Festival · 2022 Critics Pick, San Diego Fringe Festival · 2022 Patrons Pick, Orlando Fringe Festival · 2019 Best Comedy Award, Victoria Fringe Festival
Event venue & nearby stays
The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel, United States
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